ABOUT MATTHEW
25 Years.
One Standard.
I’m Matthew D. Kauffmann — Certified Professional Photographer, St. Louis wedding photographer, and someone who genuinely believes your wedding day should be led, not just documented.
Timeless Photography
Calm
Leadership
Real
Moments
I’m not just there to take pictures.
I’m there to lead the photography side of your day with calm control — so you can stay present, enjoy your people, and trust that the moments are being captured beautifully.
After 25 years behind the camera, I’ve learned that the best wedding photographs don’t come from chasing perfect light or barking directions. They come from a couple who feels at ease, a day that runs smoothly, and a photographer who knows exactly when to step in and when to disappear.
That’s what I do. From your first consult through the delivery of your finished artwork, you work directly with me — no associates, no second shooters making decisions without you, no handoffs. You hire Matthew. You get Matthew.
I plan your timeline around your milestones, not the clock. I refine every image with signature enhancement for a look that’s classic and enduring. And I finish your collection with museum-quality albums and wall art designed to be passed down — not just posted and forgotten.
“The bride will not remember her wedding through her own misty eyes, but through the eyes, heart, and talent of the photographer whom she chose to photograph it.”— Bill Stockwell
What CPP actually means.
The Certified Professional Photographer designation isn’t a participation trophy. It’s a rigorous examination of technical skill, image quality, and professional standards — earned by fewer than 3% of photographers worldwide.
It means when you hire MDKauffmann Photography, you’re hiring someone who has been independently verified to produce work at a professional standard. Not self-declared. Certified.
Top 3%
PHOTOGRAPHERS WORLDWIDE
25
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
CPP
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
When I’m not behind a camera…
You’ll probably find me with my daughters, who I’m convinced are running the show. I’m Scoutmaster for a local Scouts BSA troop — which means I spend a meaningful amount of time teaching young people leadership, responsibility, and how to stay calm when things don’t go perfectly. Turns out, that’s also a useful wedding-day skill.
I play trumpet in a community band, and Sunday mornings are for church. I’ve been an Eagle Scout since before I could drive, and the Vigil Honor is something I don’t take lightly. Service matters. Showing up matters. Doing the work with integrity matters.
All of that — the leadership, the calm, the commitment to craft — shows up in how I work with couples. I don’t just want to make beautiful photographs. I want you to remember your wedding day as one of the best experiences of your life.
If that sounds like the photographer you’re looking for, I’d love to talk.
Let’s start the conversation.
A free 30-minute consult. No pressure, no obligation…
just a conversation about your day and whether we’re the right fit.
MDKAUFFMANN PHOTOGRAPHY
Today an event. Tomorrow a memory. Forever an heirloom.